“All conditioned things are impermanent.They arise and they pass away.Understanding this deeply bringsthe greatest happiness, which is peace.” The insight into impermanence, the first of the three universal characteristics, is […]
Everybody talks about freedom, demands freedom, struggles for freedom and are willing to fight for freedom. Freedom is in the news; people make stirring speeches insisting they be given their […]
SIM’s Community Teacher Diane Wilde will be teaching a new nine-month course “The Noble Eightfold Path: A Path for Living with Contentment, Compassion and Purpose“. This 2023 course offering runs […]
Having a mind that is collected and settled is not only a pleasant experience, but it is also a support for greater wisdom and letting go. Given this, how can […]
Regarding the 2022 Sacramento Insight Meditation Retreat at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA, we have some retreat photos and reflections to share. Click on a photo or click here […]
Survey regarding the 2023 annual retreat.
One of the attractive aspects of Buddhism to many of us is that it does not require blind faith in a teacher or the teachings. However, in several suttas, the […]